H. M. Putnam

DNA methylation correlates with transcriptional noise in response to elevated pCO2 in the eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica)

This study examines how DNA methylation and gene expression respond to elevated pCO2 in eastern oysters, finding sex-specific effects on transcriptional noise and gene regulation.

Daytime broadcast spawning in cryptic Pocillopora species at Mo'orea, French Polynesia

The paper documents the first scientific reports of broadcast spawning for six cryptic Pocillopora species at Moorea, showing species-specific lunar and diel spawning timing.

Coral species-specific loss and physiological legacy effects are elicited by extended marine heatwave

This study examines how extended marine heatwaves affect two coral species, showing species-specific physiological responses and legacy effects.

Divergent recovery trajectories in reef-building corals following a decade of successive marine heatwaves

This study tracks recovery trajectories of two coral species after multiple marine heatwaves, finding divergent recovery patterns between species and within species based on bleaching resistance.

Metabolic dynamics of the coral-algal symbiosis from fertilization to settlement identify critical coral energetic vulnerabilities

The paper examines metabolic changes in coral-algal symbiosis from fertilization to settlement, identifying metamorphosis and settlement as critical energetic vulnerabilities to climate change.

Energetics but not development is impacted in coral embryos exposed to ocean acidification

The paper examines the effects of ocean acidification on coral embryo development and gene expression, finding no developmental differences but increased energetic demands and oxidative stress in low pH conditions.

Marine heatwaves depress metabolic activity and impair cellular acid-base homeostasis in reef-building corals regardless of bleaching susceptibility

This study shows marine heatwaves reduce metabolic activity and impair acid-base homeostasis in reef-building corals, regardless of their bleaching resistance.

Bleaching resistant corals retain heat tolerance following acclimatization to environmentally distinct reefs

This study shows that bleaching-resistant corals retain their heat tolerance after transplantation between reefs, suggesting they can enhance population resilience to ocean warming.

Repeat exposure to hypercapnic seawater modifies performance and oxidative status in a tolerant burrowing clam

The paper exposes burrowing clams to varying levels of hypercapnic seawater to study stress tolerance and oxidative status changes across life stages.

Metabolome shift associated with thermal stress in coral holobionts

The paper uses metabolomics to identify heat stress-associated metabolites in corals, finding dipeptides that may serve as diagnostic markers for thermal stress.

Metabolic recovery and compensatory shell growth of juvenile Pacific geoduck Panopea generosa following short-term exposure to acidified seawater

This study examines how juvenile Pacific geoduck clams recover metabolically and show compensatory shell growth after short-term exposure to acidified seawater.

Comparative thermal performance of Orbicella franksi at its latitudinal range limits

This study quantifies thermal sensitivity of Orbicella franksi by comparing thermal performance curves across its geographic range and physiological functions.